Rand Renfrow
Posted by Amy on Wednesday March 3, 2010
Quirky illustrations, zines and posters from Rand Renfrow. He hit the nail on the head with It Seems Like It’s Missing Something — an illustrated book of quotes collected from people’s humorous encounters with outsiders to the design and art world; a collaboration with Shaun Fox. I bet the designer who has these sort of clients are tearing their hair out instead of laughing when told the same thing!
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Sponsor giveaway: Bread of Many
Posted by Amy on Tuesday March 2, 2010
This week’s sponsor giveaway comes from Bread of Many, a paperie shop run by Haley Dolan Katko. Tired of the same old boring items she sees everywhere, she took matters into her own hand and created a unique line of paper goods that combined her love of imagination, humor, and fantastic realism by way of hand-lettering and original illustrations.
Just comment by 9th March to be in the running, and you might win a pack of 5 Wussup flat note cards + envelopes from Haley!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Amanda Howland.
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Karolin Schnoor
Posted by Amy on Friday February 26, 2010
Absolutely loving the simple and effective illustrations of Karolin Schnoor, an illustrator based in London. She just opened up an Etsy shop, lucky us!
{Sent in by the awesome Jealous Curator, thanks love!}
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Ashkahn
Posted by Amy on Thursday February 25, 2010
Loving the humorous work from Ashkahn (pronounced ash-con). There’s other stuff available from his shop that I’m not showing here for not being not safe for work (NSFW) reasons, though I think it’s hilarious.
I’ll give you three hints: muff, more muffs and booty.
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Jenni Saarenkylä
Posted by Amy on Tuesday February 16, 2010
Loving Jenni Saarenkylä‘s collection of prints entitled The Bear is the Forest; inspired by Finnish folklore of the same name.
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Sponsor giveaway: Oh My Cavalier!
Posted by Amy on Tuesday February 9, 2010
Julianna Swaney of Oh My Cavalier (featured previously) just opened up a new Bigcartel shop, where you’ll find wonderful exclusive items, such as these Mechanical Animals paper dolls.
She’s giving away one set of these lovely set of 6 cut out and assemble paper dolls, made from her original watercolor drawings and inspired by an antique toy set of the same name to ONE lucky Pikaland reader. Enter by commenting on this post by 16th February to be in the running!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Flora May!
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Emilio Santoyo
Posted by Amy on Thursday January 28, 2010
Emilio Santoyo seems to be having lots of fun, and this shows through in his work. He dabbles in lots of things – editorial, comics, and even sewing. Take a look at his screen-printed pocket pouches. YOWZA! His website is a treat, so make sure you head over and take in all the happy vibe.
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Giveaway #31: Parisa's Christmas card!
Posted by Amy on Wednesday December 16, 2009
The second giveaway for the holiday special comes from Parisa Mahmoudi, who was featured before here on Pikaland and has just set up her own shop! She’s going to send ONE lucky reader a limited edition Christmas card in time for the holidays, so for this one commenting will close much earlier — by the 20th of December. The winner will be contacted on the same day too!
There are three different ways you can enter to better your odds:
1. Comment on this article; OR
2. Subscribe to our newsletter! OR
3. Follow us on Twitter and tweet this message: I’m throwing my hat in the ring for the @pikaland Holiday Special Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/parisa-giveaway
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks for participating!
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I want to explore life
Posted by Amy on Wednesday December 9, 2009
That says everything, doesn’t it?
{From the inspired art of Marie-Chantale Turgeon}
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Giveaway #28: Anthony Zinonos' loot
Posted by Amy on Tuesday December 1, 2009
I love getting a loot (yes, that’s right) of stuff. Especially when they’re rad and filled with illustrate-y goodness, like this bounty from Anthony Zinonos.
Inside you’ll find one A4 Giclee print, DIY collage kit, ‘Le Dot’ zine, notebook made from vintage and recycled paper and handmade collage badges. I’d say this would make one heck of a stocking stuffer for the lucky winner, wouldn’t you? :)
Comment below to be in the running and be sure to enter by 8th December to be in the running. Did I mention that December 8th is my birthday too? Pity I can’t enter because I would definitely give the birthday girl a big upper hand. Sigh.
Giveaways on Pikaland are global – meaning that EVERYONE from ANYWHERE can enter!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks for participating!
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